Administration Expands

• ドナルド・トランプ大統領は、キューバ政府に関連する個人、団体、およびセクターを対象とした、米国によるキューバへの制裁を大幅に拡大する包括的な大統領令に署名した。 • 新たな措置は、エネルギー、防衛、金融サービス、およびセキュリティセクターを含む主要な経済分野に重点を置いており、対象となるキューバの組織と取引を行う外国団体に対しても二次的制裁を認めている。 • この制裁強化は、キューバ政府に対するトランプ大統領の圧力強化キャンペーンを反映しており、敵対的な政権に対する米国の外交方針の広範な転換を示唆している。

• One month into the U.S. war with Iran started February 28, President Trump lists five objectives for the air campaign, up from initial three by Pentagon and four by staff, as he signals potential wind-down despite some unfulfilled aims. • Press secretary Karoline Leavitt states Operation Epic Fury is 'ahead of schedule,' with Trump claiming Thursday the Iranian regime is 'largely decimated' amid talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz. • Israeli strikes hit Iranian heavy water and yellowcake plants Friday, confirmed by Israel; conflict strains global economy, alliances, and raises questions on planning and aftermath.

The U.S. under President Trump expanded waivers on Russian oil sanctions to all buyers, including easing restrictions on stranded oil at sea, aiming to tame surging domestic gas prices amid global tensions. EU officials pushed back against the move, while NATO leaders urged reversal of the suspension to pressure Russia. The policy shift matters as it balances inflation control against geopolitical leverage in Ukraine support, potentially providing Russia billions. Next steps include monitoring price impacts and possible congressional pushback before midterms.